The Arc of Tri-Cities Newsletter
It's FALL y'all!  
Keeping You Informed
October
  2016 

 
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE:            
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Join us for a know your rights training on student discipline, which will address rights under the state and federal constitutions and statutes such as the Washington Law Against Discrimination, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

OCTOBER 3RD 5:30 - 8:00 PM

AT The Arc of Tri-Cities 
(1455 SE Fowler Street, Richland WA, 99352)

RSVP to [email protected] 
(509) 783-1131, Ext. 108 

Trust Fund Workshop
  The Life Opportunities Trust is a public-private partnership that make it possible for families to enhance the quality of life for their loved ones with a developmental disability, and for individuals with developmental disabilities to participate in their own financial future. 


OCTOBER 13th
6:00 - 7:30 p.m
At The Arc of Tri-Cities

Speaker: Angela Dirk
The Assistant Trust Manager with
The Arc of  Washington State

RSVP 
[email protected] or call 783-1131 ext. 108
Center for Change in Transition Services Training -  Great for Teachers and Parents!
Kennewick School District will be hosting a training provided by The Center for Change in Transition Services. The Parents day training will be for all those with children that are high school age, or nearing high school age, and will provide information about the transition to adulthood.

Friday, October 21st - Educators 
Saturday, October 22nd - Parents
Location: KSD, 1000 W. 4th Ave. Kennewick                
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

RSVP to Melissa Brooks, RN: [email protected]
For Spanish speaking, Maria Ramos: [email protected]
Or call (509) 783-1131 ext. 108.

FUNdraising Events to  Remember!

 
Better Together  - Autism Support
Better Together is an autism group created run by parents! 
Our mission: 
To create more social learning opportunities for our kids (of all ages).
To provide a local support system for parents.
To spread  awareness and most  importantly, acceptance.

We are part of the Parent to Parent program. We are still a separate parent-run  group   though . Together, parents take lead roles in creating  sensory/autism safe activities to build social skills for our kids, out in the community. 

We use a private Facebook page for families to connect and plan activities. Look us up on Facebook at Better Together- an autism social learning club. Due to sensory issues we must keep our activities limited.  
Please contact Melissa at p2p@arcoftricites or myself, 
Suzy, at [email protected] 
for more information on Better Together. 
Cancellation 
The Hawaiian Lau for Friday, September 30th has been canceled due to venue cancellation. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
 
SAVE THE DATE- HALLOWEEN PARTY! 
Come join The Arc of Tri-Cities for a fun filled night of games, music, prizes, and much more to celebrate Halloween! 
Date: Wednesday. October 19th
Location: City of Richland- Community Center 
500 Amon Park Rd N Richland 
Time: 6:oopm-8:00pm 
Cost: $10 member- $12 non-member 

Cooking Classes!
The cooking classes are back with delicious new recipes to try. Learn how to eat healthy while learning to cook healthy! Must register!
 

Time:  3:30-5:00pm
Location: Kadlec-Healthplex 
Dates: 10/04, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, and 11/01 
Cost: No cost due to the generosity of the Kadlec Foundation- Limited Openings 

Register Here!

 

October 30, Sunday -

Help Chucky and TJ finish the Race!

Chucky's Miracle Run - Please Help Us!
  
Click Here For Registration Application
Zumba
For our Special Needs Community. 
At Tri-City Court Club, 
  Every Tuesday!
FREE 
at 4:30 pm
Must Register! 
Contact Delayna at 628-0856

Autism 200 Series
            
Autism 210: Benefits of Mindfulness
October 20, 2016
Instructor: Felice Orlich, PhD
 Dr. Felice Orlich will discuss the benefits of mindfulness for children with ASD 
 and their families. 
Trios Family Health Center
203 W. 8th Ave, Kennewick
Time: 7 to 8:30pm
RSVP and questions to: 
Melissa at (509)528-8804

Proloquo2go Meetup


October 10th 
10 to 11:30 am

               

 

Sherry Mashburn with PAVE has two meetings locally 
per month to help with 
Special Education issues. 

RSVP (509)439-9880 or to [email protected]
 
Sherry will be at The Arc on 
Oct. 9th at 8:30 am to noon  
RSVP please. 
*Monthly PAVE meetings at Round Table in Richland on G-Way. Call for time and date.
COFFEE CHAT

Join other special needs parents
 in a casual way to talk 
 and support 
 each other over coffee (or tea!)

4th Mondays of 
every month. 
at 10 am 
at ShareHouse  on Keene. 

Check in at [email protected] 
for more information. 
 
Quarterly Resource 
HELP MEETING
Find out what Resources are available to you in our community how to access them, and get them funded. Next Help Meeting will be in March. 
Grupo de Apoyo y  Información 
3 de Noviembre
6:00 pm- 7:30pm
Grupo para ayudar familias con nuestras recursos en nuestra comunidad. Llame a Maria Ramos Para reservar su lugar. 
  (509)619-2711
 
RESPONDING TO AUTISM CENTER


Autism Support Group 
every second Tues. of month 
6:30 - 8:00 pm
4206 W. 24th Ave
Kennewick, Wa 99338
(509)396-9230

Social Skills Classes, Parenting Classes, Adult ASD  Socials, 
and more.

PIPS (DOWN SYNDROME)
Parents Informing Parents Supporting 
Monthly m eetings, playdates, and sib fun! 
  RSVP at (509) 440-1889 or [email protected]

 Go to  http://www.dsamc.org for more details on events, like  T he Buddy Walk coming this month on October 10th! 

Click Here to Register!
SAVE THE DATE! 
Saturday, April 8th 2017
"Viva Las Vegas" Night with The Arc of Tri-Cities!
This "Vegas" themed event will include dinner, silent  and live auction and dancing to live music of the Tri-Cities most popular band "COLORBLIND". This will be a wonderful opportunity to donate community service that supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities in our local community. Click link for more details!